I applied online. I interviewed at Lam Research (Santa Clara, CA) in Jan 2017
Interview
I applied online. After two phone interviews (HR and hiring manager), I got the onsite interview. I first gave a presentation about my PhD research for about 45min. About 7 persons asked several questions regarding my research. I screwed up on some of the questions...
1 vs 1 interview is very not difficult. Most of the engineers are very friendly. Only one Indian guy asked some tough questions...
Generic interview with some technical questions asked to understand the capability of the candidate. Quite an impressive interview and reasonable questions asked. Good place to begin the career. Good, excellent, best
I had one presentation in the beginning, and then my schedule was followed by 2 panels and 2 one on one interviews and then 2 panels. Overall, it was quite smooth and the panel members were very welcoming.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if your project has already passed the deadline?
A 90-minute panel interview that combines both technical and behavioral questions, designed to thoroughly assess not only your understanding of core concepts but also your ability to apply them in real-world scenarios. The technical portion focuses on evaluating your depth of knowledge in relevant processes, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with tools, methodologies, and industry practices. You may be asked to walk through specific projects, explain decision-making processes, or troubleshoot hypothetical situations to demonstrate your hands-on experience and critical thinking.